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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 912.45 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.48, 912.45 and 528.60 is: 729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.48 : 912.45 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.48/912.45 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.48x = 912.45 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.48x = 482,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,319.25/661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.15

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