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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 923.44 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 923.44 and 420.48 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 923.44 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/923.44 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 923.44 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 388,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,288.05/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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