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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.68, 907.60 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.68, 907.60 and 409 is: 564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.68 : 907.60 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.68/907.60 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.68x = 907.60 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.68x = 371,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,208.40/657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.42

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