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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.67, 922.68 and 419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.67, 922.68 and 419.91 is: 579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.67 : 922.68 = 419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.67/922.68 = 419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.67x = 922.68 × 419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.67x = 387,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,442.56/668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.42

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