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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 923.19 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 923.19 and 416.73 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 923.19 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/923.19 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 923.19 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 384,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,720.70/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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