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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.29, 908.73 and 409.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.29, 908.73 and 409.95 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.29 : 908.73 = 409.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.29/908.73 = 409.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.29x = 908.73 × 409.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.29x = 372,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,533.86/658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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