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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 924.36 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 924.36 and 408 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 924.36 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/924.36 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 924.36 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 377,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,138.88/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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