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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.71, 921.17 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.71, 921.17 and 419.01 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.71 : 921.17 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.71/921.17 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.71x = 921.17 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.71x = 385,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,977.03/667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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