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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 920.40 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 920.40 and 418.64 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 920.40 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/920.40 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 920.40 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 385,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,316.26/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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