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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 923.94 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 923.94 and 374.84 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 923.94 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/923.94 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 923.94 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 346,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,329.67/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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