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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 910.37 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 910.37 and 410.73 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 910.37 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/910.37 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 910.37 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 373,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,916.27/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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