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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 922.50 and 420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 922.50 and 420.18 is: 580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 922.50 = 420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/922.50 = 420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 922.50 × 420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 387,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,616.05/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.02

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