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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 921.59 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 921.59 and 419.27 is: 578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 921.59 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/921.59 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 921.59 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 386,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,395.04/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.66

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