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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.96, 908.89 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.96, 908.89 and 434.63 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.96 : 908.89 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.96/908.89 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.96x = 908.89 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.96x = 395,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,032.05/658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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