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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 908.67 and 409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 908.67 and 409.87 is: 565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 908.67 = 409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/908.67 = 409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 908.67 × 409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 372,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,436.57/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.63

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