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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 908.52 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 908.52 and 406.52 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 908.52 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/908.52 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 908.52 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 369,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,331.55/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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