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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 924.66 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 924.66 and 591.72 is: 817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 924.66 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/924.66 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 924.66 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 547,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,139.82/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.26

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