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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 908.63 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 908.63 and 396.50 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 908.63 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/908.63 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 908.63 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 360,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,271.80/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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