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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.73, 923.57 and 522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.73, 923.57 and 522.31 is: 720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.73 : 923.57 = 522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.73/923.57 = 522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.73x = 923.57 × 522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.73x = 482,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,385.23/669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.27

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