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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.55, 923.72 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.55, 923.72 and 407.72 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.55 : 923.72 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.55/923.72 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.55x = 923.72 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.55x = 376,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,619.12/669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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