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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 908.26 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 908.26 and 409.60 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 908.26 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/908.26 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 908.26 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 372,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,023.30/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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