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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.63, 908.96 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.63, 908.96 and 437.43 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.63 : 908.96 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.63/908.96 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.63x = 908.96 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.63x = 397,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,607.59/658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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