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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 907.17 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 907.17 and 436.64 is: 601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 907.17 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/907.17 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 907.17 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 396,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,106.71/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.92

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