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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 908.28 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 908.28 and 396.36 is: 547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 908.28 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/908.28 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 908.28 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 360,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,005.86/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.02

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