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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 908.66 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 908.66 and 396.68 is: 547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 908.66 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/908.66 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 908.66 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 360,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,447.25/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.31

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