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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 924.21 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 924.21 and 473.31 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 924.21 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/924.21 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 924.21 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 437,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,437.84/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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