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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 924.83 and 421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 924.83 and 421.49 is: 582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 924.83 = 421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/924.83 = 421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 924.83 × 421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 389,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,806.60/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.02

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