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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.81, 907.73 and 409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.81, 907.73 and 409.09 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.81 : 907.73 = 409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.81/907.73 = 409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.81x = 907.73 × 409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.81x = 371,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,338.95/657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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