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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 909.90 and 410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 909.90 and 410.82 is: 566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 909.90 = 410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/909.90 = 410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 909.90 × 410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 373,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,805.12/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.58

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