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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 912.24 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 912.24 and 412.52 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 912.24 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/912.24 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 912.24 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 376,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,312.68/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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