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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 923.58 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 923.58 and 407.34 is: 562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 923.58 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/923.58 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 923.58 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 376,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,211.08/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.20

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