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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.54, 921.29 and 405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.54, 921.29 and 405.55 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.54 : 921.29 = 405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.54/921.29 = 405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.54x = 921.29 × 405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.54x = 373,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,629.16/667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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