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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.12, 904.44 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.12, 904.44 and 434.37 is: 599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.12 : 904.44 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.12/904.44 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.12x = 904.44 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.12x = 392,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,866.62/655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.69

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