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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.13, 923.96 and 420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.13, 923.96 and 420.86 is: 581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.13 : 923.96 = 420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.13/923.96 = 420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.13x = 923.96 × 420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.13x = 388,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,858.86/669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.15

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