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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 922.28 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 922.28 and 500.64 is: 689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 922.28 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/922.28 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 922.28 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 461,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,725.65/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.78

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