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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 909.47 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 909.47 and 410.42 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 909.47 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/909.47 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 909.47 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 373,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,258.08/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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