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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.45 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.45 and 416.80 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.45 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.45 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.45 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 413,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,236.36/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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