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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 907.87 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 907.87 and 437.13 is: 603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 907.87 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/907.87 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 907.87 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 396,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,857.21/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.01

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