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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 923.12 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 923.12 and 407.18 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 923.12 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/923.12 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 923.12 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 375,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,876.00/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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