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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.78, 921.28 and 405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.78, 921.28 and 405.70 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.78 : 921.28 = 405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.78/921.28 = 405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.78x = 921.28 × 405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.78x = 373,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,763.30/667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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