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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 905.27 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 905.27 and 434.97 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 905.27 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/905.27 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 905.27 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 393,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,763.12/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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