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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 908.44 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 908.44 and 437.06 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 908.44 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/908.44 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 908.44 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 397,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,042.79/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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