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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 924.64 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 924.64 and 421.36 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 924.64 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/924.64 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 924.64 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 389,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,606.31/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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