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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.79, 924.29 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.79, 924.29 and 448.72 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.79 : 924.29 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.79/924.29 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.79x = 924.29 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.79x = 414,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,747.41/669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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