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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.49, 912.67 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.49, 912.67 and 413.06 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.49 : 912.67 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.49/912.67 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.49x = 912.67 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.49x = 376,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,990.91/661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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