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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 913.06 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 913.06 and 413.20 is: 570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 913.06 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/913.06 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 913.06 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 377,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,276.39/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.11

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