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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 924.55 and 407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 924.55 and 407.81 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 924.55 = 407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/924.55 = 407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 924.55 × 407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 377,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,042.03/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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