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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 908.50 and 409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 908.50 and 409.71 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 908.50 = 409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/908.50 = 409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 908.50 × 409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 372,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,219.58/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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