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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.18, 908.70 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.18, 908.70 and 577.10 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.18 : 908.70 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.18/908.70 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.18x = 908.70 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.18x = 524,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,410.77/659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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