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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 908.85 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 908.85 and 396.44 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 908.85 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/908.85 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 908.85 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 360,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,304.49/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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