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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 908.85 and 392.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 908.85 and 392.99 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 908.85 = 392.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/908.85 = 392.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 908.85 × 392.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 357,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,165.89/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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