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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.99, 924.78 and 421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.99, 924.78 and 421.31 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.99 : 924.78 = 421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.99/924.78 = 421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.99x = 924.78 × 421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.99x = 389,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,614.44/669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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