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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 909 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 909 and 396.75 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 909 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/909 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 909 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 360,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,645.75/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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