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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 911.62 and 412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 911.62 and 412.01 is: 568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 911.62 = 412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/911.62 = 412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 911.62 × 412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 375,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,595.93/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.33

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