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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 923.60 and 529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 923.60 and 529.66 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 923.60 = 529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/923.60 = 529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 923.60 × 529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 489,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,186.71/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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