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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 921.84 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 921.84 and 419.49 is: 578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 921.84 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/921.84 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 921.84 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 386,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,702.66/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.89

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