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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 923.82 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 923.82 and 407.55 is: 562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 923.82 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/923.82 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 923.82 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 376,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,502.84/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.52

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