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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 909.15 and 409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 909.15 and 409.99 is: 565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 909.15 = 409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/909.15 = 409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 909.15 × 409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 372,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,742.41/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.79

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