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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.47, 908.76 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.47, 908.76 and 437.47 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.47 : 908.76 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.47/908.76 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.47x = 908.76 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.47x = 397,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,555.24/658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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