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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 907.98 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 907.98 and 395.96 is: 546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 907.98 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/907.98 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 907.98 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 359,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,523.76/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.36

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