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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 912.11 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 912.11 and 436.91 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 912.11 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/912.11 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 912.11 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 398,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,510.82/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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