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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 922.73 and 420.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 922.73 and 420.23 is: 579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 922.73 = 420.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/922.73 = 420.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 922.73 × 420.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 387,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,759.03/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.87

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