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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 924.63 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 924.63 and 460.22 is: 635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 924.63 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/924.63 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 924.63 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 425,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,533.22/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.60

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