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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 922.28 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 922.28 and 420.15 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 922.28 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/922.28 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 922.28 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 387,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,495.94/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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