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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 908.26 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 908.26 and 406.10 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 908.26 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/908.26 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 908.26 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 368,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,845.64/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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