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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 923.18 and 420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 923.18 and 420.22 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 923.18 = 420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/923.18 = 420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 923.18 × 420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 387,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,938.70/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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