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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.87, 913.31 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.87, 913.31 and 409.72 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.87 : 913.31 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.87/913.31 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.87x = 913.31 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.87x = 374,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,203.30/661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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