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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.93, 923.41 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.93, 923.41 and 503.18 is: 694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.93 : 923.41 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.93/923.41 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.93x = 923.41 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.93x = 464,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,644.38/668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.61

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