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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 924.66 and 460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 924.66 and 460.26 is: 635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 924.66 = 460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/924.66 = 460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 924.66 × 460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 425,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,584.01/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.24

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