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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 911.84 and 411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 911.84 and 411.79 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 911.84 = 411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/911.84 = 411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 911.84 × 411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 375,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,482.26/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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