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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.89, 921.74 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.89, 921.74 and 405.86 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.89 : 921.74 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.89/921.74 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.89x = 921.74 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.89x = 374,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,090.76/667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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