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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 909.70 and 410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 909.70 and 410.41 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 909.70 = 410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/909.70 = 410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 909.70 × 410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 373,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,349.98/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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