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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.43, 923.63 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.43, 923.63 and 407.26 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.43 : 923.63 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.43/923.63 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.43x = 923.63 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.43x = 376,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,157.55/669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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