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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 912.84 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 912.84 and 412.88 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 912.84 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/912.84 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 912.84 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 376,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,893.38/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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