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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 911.43 and 411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 911.43 and 411.81 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 911.43 = 411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/911.43 = 411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 911.43 × 411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 375,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,335.99/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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