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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 908.70 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 908.70 and 409.84 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 908.70 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/908.70 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 908.70 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 372,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,421.61/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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