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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.46, 923.87 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.46, 923.87 and 389.79 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.46 : 923.87 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.46/923.87 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.46x = 923.87 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.46x = 360,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,116.26/669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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