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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 904.89 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 904.89 and 434.27 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 904.89 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/904.89 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 904.89 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 392,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,962.06/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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