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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 907.40 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 907.40 and 409.42 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 907.40 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/907.40 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 907.40 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 371,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,509.87/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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