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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.43, 923.28 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.43, 923.28 and 407.39 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.43 : 923.28 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.43/923.28 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.43x = 923.28 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.43x = 376,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,135.04/669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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