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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 923.69 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 923.69 and 420.90 is: 580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 923.69 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/923.69 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 923.69 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 388,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,781.12/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.37

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