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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.60, 913.09 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.60, 913.09 and 412.83 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.60 : 913.09 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.60/913.09 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.60x = 913.09 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.60x = 376,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,950.94/661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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