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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.41, 908.13 and 409.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.41, 908.13 and 409.85 is: 565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.41 : 908.13 = 409.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.41/908.13 = 409.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.41x = 908.13 × 409.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.41x = 372,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,197.08/658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.30

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