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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.96, 908.49 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.96, 908.49 and 437.22 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.96 : 908.49 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.96/908.49 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.96x = 908.49 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.96x = 397,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,210.00/657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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