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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 924.82 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 924.82 and 421.48 is: 581.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 924.82 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/924.82 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 924.82 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 389,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,793.13/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.99

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