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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 922.59 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 922.59 and 419.58 is: 578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 922.59 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/922.59 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 922.59 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 387,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,100.31/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.84

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