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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 922.41 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 922.41 and 420.13 is: 579.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 922.41 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/922.41 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 922.41 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 387,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,532.11/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.65

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