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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 904.56 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 904.56 and 434.64 is: 599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 904.56 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/904.56 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 904.56 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 393,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,157.96/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.95

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