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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.46, 912.82 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.46, 912.82 and 412.88 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.46 : 912.82 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.46/912.82 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.46x = 912.82 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.46x = 376,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,885.12/661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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