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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 912.54 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 912.54 and 412.44 is: 569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 912.54 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/912.54 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 912.54 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 376,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,368.00/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.43

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