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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.22, 923.70 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.22, 923.70 and 389.48 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.22 : 923.70 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.22/923.70 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.22x = 923.70 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.22x = 359,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,762.68/669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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