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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.79, 905.34 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.79, 905.34 and 435.03 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.79 : 905.34 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.79/905.34 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.79x = 905.34 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.79x = 393,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,850.06/655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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