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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 921.59 and 500.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 921.59 and 500.14 is: 689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 921.59 = 500.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/921.59 = 500.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 921.59 × 500.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 460,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,919.41/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.09

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