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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.25, 908.10 and 409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.25, 908.10 and 409.13 is: 564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.25 : 908.10 = 409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.25/908.10 = 409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.25x = 908.10 × 409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.25x = 371,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,530.95/658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.42

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