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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 921.60 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 921.60 and 419.28 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 921.60 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/921.60 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 921.60 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 386,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,408.45/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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