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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 907.40 and 409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 907.40 and 409.46 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 907.40 = 409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/907.40 = 409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 907.40 × 409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 371,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,540.49/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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