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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 923.64 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 923.64 and 407.40 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 923.64 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/923.64 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 923.64 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 376,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,290.94/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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