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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 913.56 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 913.56 and 413.44 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 913.56 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/913.56 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 913.56 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 377,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,702.25/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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