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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 904.30 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 904.30 and 434.06 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 904.30 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/904.30 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 904.30 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 392,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,520.07/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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