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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.42, 909.48 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.42, 909.48 and 410.28 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.42 : 909.48 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.42/909.48 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.42x = 909.48 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.42x = 373,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,141.45/659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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