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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.43, 909.12 and 437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.43, 909.12 and 437.91 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.43 : 909.12 = 437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.43/909.12 = 437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.43x = 909.12 × 437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.43x = 398,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,110.97/658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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