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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 913.29 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 913.29 and 413.12 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 913.29 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/913.29 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 913.29 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 377,298.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,298.36/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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