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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 921 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 921 and 418.88 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 921 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/921 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 921 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 385,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,788.48/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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