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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 908.40 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 908.40 and 409.50 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 908.40 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/908.40 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 908.40 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 371,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,989.80/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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