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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.03, 922.95 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.03, 922.95 and 420.21 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.03 : 922.95 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.03/922.95 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.03x = 922.95 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.03x = 387,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,832.82/669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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