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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 908.22 and 396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 908.22 and 396.40 is: 546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 908.22 = 396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/908.22 = 396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 908.22 × 396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 360,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,018.41/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.89

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