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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 906.65 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 906.65 and 435 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 906.65 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/906.65 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 906.65 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 394,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,392.75/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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