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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 908.96 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 908.96 and 437.45 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 908.96 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/908.96 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 908.96 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 397,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,617.82/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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