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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 905.76 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 905.76 and 435.71 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 905.76 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/905.76 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 905.76 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 394,650.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,650.95/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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