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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.49, 974.61 and 668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.49, 974.61 and 668.17 is: 919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.49 : 974.61 = 668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.49/974.61 = 668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.49x = 974.61 × 668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.49x = 651,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,205.16/708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.15

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