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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 924.80 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 924.80 and 421.40 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 924.80 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/924.80 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 924.80 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 389,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,710.72/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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