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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.73, 910.49 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.73, 910.49 and 411.06 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.73 : 910.49 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.73/910.49 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.73x = 910.49 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.73x = 374,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,263.96/659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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