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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 908.70 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 908.70 and 396.56 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 908.70 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/908.70 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 908.70 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 360,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,354.07/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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