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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.69, 922.75 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.69, 922.75 and 420 is: 579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.69 : 922.75 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.69/922.75 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.69x = 922.75 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.69x = 387,555
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,555/668.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.57

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