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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.42, 906.09 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.42, 906.09 and 435.44 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.42 : 906.09 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.42/906.09 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.42x = 906.09 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.42x = 394,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,543.30/656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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