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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 908.52 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 908.52 and 437.20 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 908.52 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/908.52 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 908.52 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 397,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,204.94/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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