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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.65 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.65 and 416.30 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.65 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.65 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.65 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 412,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,823.90/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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