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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 909.27 and 396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 909.27 and 396.99 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 909.27 = 396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/909.27 = 396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 909.27 × 396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 360,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,971.10/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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