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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 908.73 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 908.73 and 409.65 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 908.73 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/908.73 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 908.73 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 372,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,261.24/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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