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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 906.18 and 435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 906.18 and 435.51 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 906.18 = 435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/906.18 = 435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 906.18 × 435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 394,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,650.45/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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