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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 910.68 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 910.68 and 411.78 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 910.68 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/910.68 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 910.68 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 374,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,999.81/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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