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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.43, 911.82 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.43, 911.82 and 411.85 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.43 : 911.82 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.43/911.82 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.43x = 911.82 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.43x = 375,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,533.07/660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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