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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.31, 908.43 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.31, 908.43 and 396.28 is: 546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.31 : 908.43 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.31/908.43 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.31x = 908.43 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.31x = 359,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,988.10/658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.84

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