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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 922.60 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 922.60 and 511.30 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 922.60 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/922.60 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 922.60 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 471,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,721.25/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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