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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.30, 923.66 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.30, 923.66 and 407.13 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.30 : 923.66 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.30/923.66 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.30x = 923.66 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.30x = 376,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,049.70/669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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