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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 908.08 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 908.08 and 409.25 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 908.08 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/908.08 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 908.08 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 371,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,632.99/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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