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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.86, 910.08 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.86, 910.08 and 411.03 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.86 : 910.08 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.86/910.08 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.86x = 910.08 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.86x = 374,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,070.18/659.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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