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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 911.40 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 911.40 and 411.84 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 911.40 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/911.40 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 911.40 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 375,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,350.98/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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