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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 921.44 and 419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 921.44 and 419.06 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 921.44 = 419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/921.44 = 419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 921.44 × 419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 386,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,138.65/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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