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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 923.92 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 923.92 and 407.46 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 923.92 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/923.92 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 923.92 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 376,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,460.44/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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