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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.55, 922.64 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.55, 922.64 and 419.78 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.55 : 922.64 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.55/922.64 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.55x = 922.64 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.55x = 387,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,308.39/668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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