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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 911.58 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 911.58 and 411.59 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 911.58 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/911.58 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 911.58 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 375,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,192.65/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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