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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 908.68 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 908.68 and 409.70 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 908.68 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/908.68 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 908.68 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 372,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,283.92/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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