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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.07, 908.59 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.07, 908.59 and 437.94 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.07 : 908.59 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.07/908.59 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.07x = 908.59 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.07x = 397,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,907.90/659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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