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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 909.12 and 410.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 909.12 and 410.07 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 909.12 = 410.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/909.12 = 410.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 909.12 × 410.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 372,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,800.79/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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