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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.68, 924.17 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.68, 924.17 and 404.14 is: 557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.68 : 924.17 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.68/924.17 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.68x = 924.17 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.68x = 373,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,488.94/669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.71

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