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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 998.38 and 620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 998.38 and 620 is: 925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 998.38 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/998.38 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 998.38 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 618,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,995.60/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.43

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