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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 908.58 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 908.58 and 437.35 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 908.58 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/908.58 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 908.58 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 397,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,367.46/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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