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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 905.24 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 905.24 and 435.30 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 905.24 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/905.24 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 905.24 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 394,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,050.97/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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