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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 907.56 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 907.56 and 409.37 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 907.56 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/907.56 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 907.56 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 371,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,523.30/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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