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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 923.34 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 923.34 and 420.55 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 923.34 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/923.34 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 923.34 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 388,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,310.64/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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