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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 909.63 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 909.63 and 420.09 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 909.63 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/909.63 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 909.63 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 382,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,126.47/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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