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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 923.84 and 512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 923.84 and 512.07 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 923.84 = 512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/923.84 = 512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 923.84 × 512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 473,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,068.56/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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