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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 912.15 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 912.15 and 412.26 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 912.15 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/912.15 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 912.15 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 376,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,042.96/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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