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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.93, 905.52 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.93, 905.52 and 435.25 is: 600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.93 : 905.52 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.93/905.52 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.93x = 905.52 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.93x = 394,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,127.58/655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.87

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