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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 909.81 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 909.81 and 410.68 is: 566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 909.81 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/909.81 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 909.81 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 373,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,638.72/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.83

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