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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 908.38 and 437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 908.38 and 437.59 is: 603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 908.38 = 437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/908.38 = 437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 908.38 × 437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 397,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,498.00/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.81

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