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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 907.21 and 436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 907.21 and 436.94 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 907.21 = 436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/907.21 = 436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 907.21 × 436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 396,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,390.71/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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