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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 908.34 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 908.34 and 396.48 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 908.34 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/908.34 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 908.34 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 360,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,138.64/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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