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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 904.11 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 904.11 and 434.27 is: 599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 904.11 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/904.11 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 904.11 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 392,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,623.33/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.28

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