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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.93, 923.09 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.93, 923.09 and 420.38 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.93 : 923.09 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.93/923.09 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.93x = 923.09 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.93x = 388,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,041.86/668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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