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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.47, 907.38 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.47, 907.38 and 436.47 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.47 : 907.38 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.47/907.38 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.47x = 907.38 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.47x = 396,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,044.15/657.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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