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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 907.70 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 907.70 and 436.95 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 907.70 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/907.70 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 907.70 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 396,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,617.33/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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