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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 909.03 and 437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 909.03 and 437.27 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 909.03 = 437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/909.03 = 437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 909.03 × 437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 397,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,487.00/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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