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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.45, 923.80 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.45, 923.80 and 374.74 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.45 : 923.80 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.45/923.80 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.45x = 923.80 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.45x = 346,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,184.81/669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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