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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 907.52 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 907.52 and 437.01 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 907.52 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/907.52 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 907.52 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 396,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,595.32/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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