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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 909.15 and 396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 909.15 and 396.89 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 909.15 = 396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/909.15 = 396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 909.15 × 396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 360,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,828.00/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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