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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 911.34 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 911.34 and 411.74 is: 568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 911.34 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/911.34 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 911.34 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 375,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,230.57/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.17

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