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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 908.55 and 409.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 908.55 and 409.43 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 908.55 = 409.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/908.55 = 409.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 908.55 × 409.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 371,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,987.63/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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