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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 924.76 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 924.76 and 404.34 is: 558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 924.76 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/924.76 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 924.76 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 373,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,917.46/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.21

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