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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.29, 923.37 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.29, 923.37 and 420.52 is: 580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.29 : 923.37 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.29/923.37 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.29x = 923.37 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.29x = 388,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,290.94/669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.15

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