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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 923.60 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 923.60 and 420.84 is: 580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 923.60 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/923.60 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 923.60 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 388,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,685.72/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.28

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