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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 908.96 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 908.96 and 437.76 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 908.96 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/908.96 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 908.96 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 397,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,906.33/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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