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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.45, 923.67 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.45, 923.67 and 389.64 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.45 : 923.67 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.45/923.67 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.45x = 923.67 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.45x = 359,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,898.78/669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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