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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.01, 912.65 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.01, 912.65 and 412.38 is: 569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.01 : 912.65 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.01/912.65 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.01x = 912.65 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.01x = 376,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,356.55/661.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.37

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