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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 905.38 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 905.38 and 434.97 is: 600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 905.38 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/905.38 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 905.38 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 393,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,812.05/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.05

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