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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.92, 908.06 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.92, 908.06 and 395.96 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.92 : 908.06 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.92/908.06 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.92x = 908.06 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.92x = 359,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,555.44/657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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