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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 908.04 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 908.04 and 396.22 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 908.04 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/908.04 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 908.04 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 359,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,783.61/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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