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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.55, 923.08 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.55, 923.08 and 470.12 is: 648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.55 : 923.08 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.55/923.08 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.55x = 923.08 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.55x = 433,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,958.65/669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.14

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