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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 907.41 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 907.41 and 396.02 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 907.41 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/907.41 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 907.41 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 359,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,352.51/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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