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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.04, 909.45 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.04, 909.45 and 410.40 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.04 : 909.45 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.04/909.45 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.04x = 909.45 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.04x = 373,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,238.28/659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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