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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 910.60 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 910.60 and 408 is: 562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 910.60 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/910.60 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 910.60 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 371,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,524.80/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.97

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