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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.02, 921.85 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.02, 921.85 and 419.48 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.02 : 921.85 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.02/921.85 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.02x = 921.85 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.02x = 386,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,697.64/668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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