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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.89, 924.21 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.89, 924.21 and 530.03 is: 731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.89 : 924.21 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.89/924.21 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.89x = 924.21 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.89x = 489,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,859.03/669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.25

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