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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 908.88 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 908.88 and 396.56 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 908.88 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/908.88 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 908.88 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 360,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,425.45/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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