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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.37, 912.72 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.37, 912.72 and 412.76 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.37 : 912.72 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.37/912.72 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.37x = 912.72 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.37x = 376,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,731.96/661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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