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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.49, 923.91 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.49, 923.91 and 407.50 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.49 : 923.91 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.49/923.91 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.49x = 923.91 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.49x = 376,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,493.33/669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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