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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.79, 908.03 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.79, 908.03 and 395.75 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.79 : 908.03 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.79/908.03 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.79x = 908.03 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.79x = 359,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,352.87/657.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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