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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 908.08 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 908.08 and 396.08 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 908.08 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/908.08 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 908.08 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 359,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,672.33/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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