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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 912.49 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 912.49 and 412.70 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 912.49 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/912.49 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 912.49 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 376,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,584.62/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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