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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 908.93 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 908.93 and 396.69 is: 547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 908.93 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/908.93 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 908.93 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 360,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,561.46/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.36

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