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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.51, 909.20 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.51, 909.20 and 409.88 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.51 : 909.20 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.51/909.20 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.51x = 909.20 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.51x = 372,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,662.90/658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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