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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.35, 923.87 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.35, 923.87 and 403.88 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.35 : 923.87 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.35/923.87 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.35x = 923.87 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.35x = 373,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,129.01/669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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