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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 912.46 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 912.46 and 412.64 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 912.46 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/912.46 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 912.46 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 376,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,517.49/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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