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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.51, 921.60 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.51, 921.60 and 419.20 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.51 : 921.60 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.51/921.60 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.51x = 921.60 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.51x = 386,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,334.72/667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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