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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 911.87 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 911.87 and 411.82 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 911.87 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/911.87 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 911.87 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 375,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,525.05/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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