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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 911.43 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 911.43 and 411.87 is: 568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 911.43 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/911.43 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 911.43 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 375,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,390.67/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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