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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 904.35 and 434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 904.35 and 434.19 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 904.35 = 434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/904.35 = 434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 904.35 × 434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 392,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,657.56/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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