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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.04, 909.72 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.04, 909.72 and 410.60 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.04 : 909.72 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.04/909.72 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.04x = 909.72 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.04x = 373,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,531.03/659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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