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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 923.81 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 923.81 and 374.72 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 923.81 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/923.81 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 923.81 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 346,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,163.59/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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