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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 907.92 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 907.92 and 409.38 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 907.92 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/907.92 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 907.92 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 371,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,684.29/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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