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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.48, 907.92 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.48, 907.92 and 437.08 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.48 : 907.92 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.48/907.92 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.48x = 907.92 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.48x = 396,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,833.67/658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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