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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.45, 924.72 and 514.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.45, 924.72 and 514.00 is: 709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.45 : 924.72 = 514.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.45/924.72 = 514.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.45x = 924.72 × 514.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.45x = 475,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,298.89/669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.99

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