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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.70, 924 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.70, 924 and 421.03 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.70 : 924 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.70/924 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.70x = 924 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.70x = 389,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,027.10/669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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