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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.38, 908.55 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.38, 908.55 and 396.42 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.38 : 908.55 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.38/908.55 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.38x = 908.55 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.38x = 360,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,167.39/658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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