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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.40, 913.16 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.40, 913.16 and 413.06 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.40 : 913.16 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.40/913.16 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.40x = 913.16 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.40x = 377,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,187.80/661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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