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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 908.66 and 437.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 908.66 and 437.37 is: 603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 908.66 = 437.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/908.66 = 437.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 908.66 × 437.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 397,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,418.44/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.23

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