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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 922.48 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 922.48 and 419.56 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 922.48 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/922.48 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 922.48 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 387,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,035.71/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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