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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.47, 904.11 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.47, 904.11 and 434.67 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.47 : 904.11 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.47/904.11 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.47x = 904.11 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.47x = 392,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,989.49/655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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