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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 923.62 and 483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 923.62 and 483.15 is: 666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 923.62 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/923.62 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 923.62 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 446,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,247.00/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.65

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