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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 908.64 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 908.64 and 409.86 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 908.64 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/908.64 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 908.64 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 372,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,415.19/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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