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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.89, 912.47 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.89, 912.47 and 412.56 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.89 : 912.47 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.89/912.47 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.89x = 912.47 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.89x = 376,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,446.56/660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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