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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.77, 907.88 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.77, 907.88 and 395.82 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.77 : 907.88 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.77/907.88 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.77x = 907.88 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.77x = 359,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,355.08/657.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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