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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 911.07 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 911.07 and 411.50 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 911.07 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/911.07 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 911.07 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 374,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,907.58/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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