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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.86, 921.27 and 511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.86, 921.27 and 511.67 is: 704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.86 : 921.27 = 511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.86/921.27 = 511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.86x = 921.27 × 511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.86x = 471,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,385.26/668.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.76

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