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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 912.66 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 912.66 and 412.82 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 912.66 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/912.66 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 912.66 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 376,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,764.30/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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