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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.43, 912.54 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.43, 912.54 and 412.54 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.43 : 912.54 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.43/912.54 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.43x = 912.54 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.43x = 376,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,459.25/661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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