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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.72, 923.82 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.72, 923.82 and 403.98 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.72 : 923.82 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.72/923.82 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.72x = 923.82 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.72x = 373,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,204.80/669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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