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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 908.16 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 908.16 and 409.64 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 908.16 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/908.16 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 908.16 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 372,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,018.66/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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