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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 909.76 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 909.76 and 437.88 is: 604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 909.76 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/909.76 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 909.76 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 398,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,365.71/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.67

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