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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 923.72 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 923.72 and 407.32 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 923.72 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/923.72 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 923.72 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 376,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,249.63/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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