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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 907.74 and 436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 907.74 and 436.94 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 907.74 = 436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/907.74 = 436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 907.74 × 436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 396,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,627.92/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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