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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 923.81 and 420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 923.81 and 420.71 is: 580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 923.81 = 420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/923.81 = 420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 923.81 × 420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 388,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,649.38/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.23

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