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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 922.54 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 922.54 and 419.64 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 922.54 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/922.54 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 922.54 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 387,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,134.69/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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