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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 911.12 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 911.12 and 411.60 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 911.12 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/911.12 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 911.12 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 375,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,016.99/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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