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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 922.46 and 420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 922.46 and 420.28 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 922.46 = 420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/922.46 = 420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 922.46 × 420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 387,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,687.08/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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