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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.63, 909.02 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.63, 909.02 and 396.70 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.63 : 909.02 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.63/909.02 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.63x = 909.02 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.63x = 360,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,608.23/658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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