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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.59, 908.64 and 406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.59, 908.64 and 406.61 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.59 : 908.64 = 406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.59/908.64 = 406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.59x = 908.64 × 406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.59x = 369,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,457.57/658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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