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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 923.08 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 923.08 and 419.96 is: 579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 923.08 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/923.08 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 923.08 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 387,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,656.68/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.66

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