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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.89, 913.85 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.89, 913.85 and 413.56 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.89 : 913.85 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.89/913.85 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.89x = 913.85 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.89x = 377,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,931.81/661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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