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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 921 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 921 and 502.96 is: 692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 921 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/921 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 921 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 463,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,226.16/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.42

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