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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 923.28 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 923.28 and 420.62 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 923.28 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/923.28 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 923.28 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 388,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,350.03/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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