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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.29, 908.43 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.29, 908.43 and 396.26 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.29 : 908.43 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.29/908.43 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.29x = 908.43 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.29x = 359,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,969.93/658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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