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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.60, 903.92 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.60, 903.92 and 434.16 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.60 : 903.92 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.60/903.92 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.60x = 903.92 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.60x = 392,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,445.91/655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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