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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.65, 923.64 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.65, 923.64 and 480.42 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.65 : 923.64 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.65/923.64 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.65x = 923.64 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.65x = 443,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,735.13/669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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