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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.30, 920.98 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.30, 920.98 and 418.82 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.30 : 920.98 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.30/920.98 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.30x = 920.98 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.30x = 385,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,724.84/667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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