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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 923.34 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 923.34 and 462.36 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 923.34 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/923.34 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 923.34 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 426,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,915.48/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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