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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 903.84 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 903.84 and 434.12 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 903.84 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/903.84 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 903.84 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 392,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,375.02/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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