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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.99, 923.45 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.99, 923.45 and 459.80 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.99 : 923.45 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.99/923.45 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.99x = 923.45 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.99x = 424,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,598.86/669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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