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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.11, 908.61 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.11, 908.61 and 409.79 is: 565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.11 : 908.61 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.11/908.61 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.11x = 908.61 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.11x = 372,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,339.29/658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.77

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