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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 924.33 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 924.33 and 407.98 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 924.33 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/924.33 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 924.33 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 377,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,108.15/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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