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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.61, 910.36 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.61, 910.36 and 411.01 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.61 : 910.36 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.61/910.36 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.61x = 910.36 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.61x = 374,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,168.72/659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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