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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 912.84 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 912.84 and 412.80 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 912.84 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/912.84 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 912.84 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 376,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,820.35/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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