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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 924.04 and 407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 924.04 and 407.69 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 924.04 = 407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/924.04 = 407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 924.04 × 407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 376,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,721.87/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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