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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 908.15 and 409.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 908.15 and 409.31 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 908.15 = 409.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/908.15 = 409.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 908.15 × 409.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 371,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,708.29/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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