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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 908.42 and 437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 908.42 and 437.31 is: 603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 908.42 = 437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/908.42 = 437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 908.42 × 437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 397,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,258.96/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.75

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