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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 923.60 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 923.60 and 403.73 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 923.60 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/923.60 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 923.60 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 372,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,884.88/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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