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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.03, 907.95 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.03, 907.95 and 396.06 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.03 : 907.95 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.03/907.95 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.03x = 907.95 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.03x = 359,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,602.68/658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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