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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 922.13 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 922.13 and 419.46 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 922.13 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/922.13 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 922.13 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 386,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,794.55/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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