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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 922.42 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 922.42 and 419.88 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 922.42 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/922.42 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 922.42 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 387,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,305.71/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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