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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 912.02 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 912.02 and 412.31 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 912.02 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/912.02 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 912.02 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 376,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,028.34/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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