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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.43, 911.16 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.43, 911.16 and 411.54 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.43 : 911.16 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.43/911.16 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.43x = 911.16 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.43x = 374,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,978.79/660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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