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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.79, 913.45 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.79, 913.45 and 412.96 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.79 : 913.45 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.79/913.45 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.79x = 913.45 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.79x = 377,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,221.21/661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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