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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 908.72 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 908.72 and 409.78 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 908.72 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/908.72 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 908.72 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 372,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,375.28/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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