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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.59, 906.80 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.59, 906.80 and 395.55 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.59 : 906.80 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.59/906.80 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.59x = 906.80 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.59x = 358,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,682.76/657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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