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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 921.50 and 405.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 921.50 and 405.79 is: 559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 921.50 = 405.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/921.50 = 405.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 921.50 × 405.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 373,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,928.85/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.92

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