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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 923.78 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 923.78 and 407.48 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 923.78 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/923.78 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 923.78 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 376,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,419.84/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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