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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 908.75 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 908.75 and 437.58 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 908.75 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/908.75 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 908.75 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 397,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,651.92/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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