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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.03, 908.45 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.03, 908.45 and 437.28 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.03 : 908.45 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.03/908.45 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.03x = 908.45 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.03x = 397,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,247.02/658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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