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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 912.14 and 412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 912.14 and 412.39 is: 568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 912.14 = 412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/912.14 = 412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 912.14 × 412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 376,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,152.85/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.84

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