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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 908.15 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 908.15 and 409.77 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 908.15 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/908.15 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 908.15 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 372,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,130.58/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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