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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 908.52 and 409.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 908.52 and 409.51 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 908.52 = 409.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/908.52 = 409.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 908.52 × 409.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 372,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,042.51/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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