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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.93, 923.37 and 459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.93, 923.37 and 459.73 is: 633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.93 : 923.37 = 459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.93/923.37 = 459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.93x = 923.37 × 459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.93x = 424,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,500.89/669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.65

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