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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 908.52 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 908.52 and 396.80 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 908.52 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/908.52 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 908.52 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 360,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,500.74/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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