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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 912.12 and 428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 912.12 and 428.03 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 912.12 = 428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/912.12 = 428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 912.12 × 428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 390,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,412.58/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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