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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.03, 908.07 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.03, 908.07 and 396.07 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.03 : 908.07 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.03/908.07 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.03x = 908.07 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.03x = 359,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,659.28/658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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