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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 908.44 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 908.44 and 406.19 is: 560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 908.44 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/908.44 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 908.44 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 369,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,000.50/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.65

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