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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.25, 923.73 and 407.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.25, 923.73 and 407.49 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.25 : 923.73 = 407.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.25/923.73 = 407.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.25x = 923.73 × 407.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.25x = 376,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,410.74/669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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