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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 913.56 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 913.56 and 413.10 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 913.56 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/913.56 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 913.56 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 377,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,391.64/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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