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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.03, 908.40 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.03, 908.40 and 409.52 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.03 : 908.40 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.03/908.40 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.03x = 908.40 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.03x = 372,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,007.97/658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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