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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.90, 913.46 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.90, 913.46 and 413.26 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.90 : 913.46 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.90/913.46 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.90x = 913.46 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.90x = 377,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,496.48/661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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