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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.57, 924.06 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.57, 924.06 and 420.81 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.57 : 924.06 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.57/924.06 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.57x = 924.06 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.57x = 388,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,853.69/669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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