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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 909.72 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 909.72 and 410.46 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 909.72 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/909.72 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 909.72 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 373,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,403.67/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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