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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 908.69 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 908.69 and 396.54 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 908.69 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/908.69 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 908.69 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 360,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,329.95/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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