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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.96, 909.32 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.96, 909.32 and 396.92 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.96 : 909.32 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.96/909.32 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.96x = 909.32 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.96x = 360,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,927.29/658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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