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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.21, 923.64 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.21, 923.64 and 403.86 is: 557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.21 : 923.64 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.21/923.64 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.21x = 923.64 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.21x = 373,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,021.25/669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.41

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