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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 923.64 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 923.64 and 420.72 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 923.64 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/923.64 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 923.64 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 388,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,593.82/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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