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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 913.09 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 913.09 and 409.70 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 913.09 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/913.09 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 913.09 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 374,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,092.97/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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