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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.94, 924.66 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.94, 924.66 and 407.90 is: 562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.94 : 924.66 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.94/924.66 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.94x = 924.66 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.94x = 377,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,168.81/669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.99

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