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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.17, 905.76 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.17, 905.76 and 435.20 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.17 : 905.76 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.17/905.76 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.17x = 905.76 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.17x = 394,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,182.22/656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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