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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 911.48 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 911.48 and 411.59 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 911.48 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/911.48 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 911.48 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 375,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,149.44/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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