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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 924.62 and 522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 924.62 and 522.05 is: 720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 924.62 = 522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/924.62 = 522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 924.62 × 522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 482,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,690.64/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.72

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