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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 908.55 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 908.55 and 409.90 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 908.55 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/908.55 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 908.55 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 372,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,414.65/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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