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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 908.04 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 908.04 and 409.40 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 908.04 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/908.04 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 908.04 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 371,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,751.58/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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