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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.19, 909.78 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.19, 909.78 and 410.76 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.19 : 909.78 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.19/909.78 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.19x = 909.78 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.19x = 373,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,701.23/659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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