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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 911.33 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 911.33 and 411.77 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 911.33 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/911.33 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 911.33 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 375,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,257.31/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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