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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.13, 904.02 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.13, 904.02 and 433.64 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 904.02 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/904.02 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 904.02 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 392,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,019.23/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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