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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 908.43 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 908.43 and 409.68 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 908.43 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/908.43 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 908.43 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 372,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,163.55/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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