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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 912.12 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 912.12 and 461.72 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 912.12 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/912.12 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 912.12 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 421,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,146.33/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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