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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.63, 913.14 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.63, 913.14 and 413.03 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.63 : 913.14 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.63/913.14 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.63x = 913.14 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.63x = 377,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,154.21/661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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