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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 924.18 and 538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 924.18 and 538.94 is: 744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 924.18 = 538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/924.18 = 538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 924.18 × 538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 498,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,077.57/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.15

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