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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 908.91 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 908.91 and 437.43 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 908.91 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/908.91 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 908.91 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 397,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,584.50/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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