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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.99, 905.31 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.99, 905.31 and 432.07 is: 596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.99 : 905.31 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.99/905.31 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.99x = 905.31 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.99x = 391,157.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,157.29/655.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.29

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