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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 905.76 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 905.76 and 435.17 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 905.76 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/905.76 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 905.76 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 394,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,155.05/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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