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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 923.48 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 923.48 and 503.24 is: 694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 923.48 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/923.48 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 923.48 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 464,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,726.83/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.70

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