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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 907.85 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 907.85 and 437.18 is: 603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 907.85 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/907.85 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 907.85 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 396,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,887.14/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.10

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