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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.82, 924.13 and 421.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.82, 924.13 and 421.39 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.82 : 924.13 = 421.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.82/924.13 = 421.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.82x = 924.13 × 421.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.82x = 389,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,419.14/669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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