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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 924.32 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 924.32 and 407.76 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 924.32 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/924.32 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 924.32 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 376,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,900.72/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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