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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 924.01 and 421.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 924.01 and 421.00 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 924.01 = 421.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/924.01 = 421.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 924.01 × 421.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 389,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,004.85/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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