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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 923.88 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 923.88 and 482.80 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 923.88 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/923.88 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 923.88 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 446,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,049.26/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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