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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 922.82 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 922.82 and 420.39 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 922.82 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/922.82 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 922.82 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 387,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,942.20/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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