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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.88, 907.60 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.88, 907.60 and 395.84 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.88 : 907.60 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.88/907.60 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.88x = 907.60 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.88x = 359,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,264.38/657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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