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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.70, 923.83 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.70, 923.83 and 407.53 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.70 : 923.83 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.70/923.83 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.70x = 923.83 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.70x = 376,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,488.44/669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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