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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 908.28 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 908.28 and 437.26 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 908.28 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/908.28 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 908.28 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 397,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,154.51/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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