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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 925.36 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 925.36 and 483.72 is: 668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 925.36 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/925.36 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 925.36 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 447,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,615.14/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.48

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