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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 905.30 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 905.30 and 435.60 is: 600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 905.30 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/905.30 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 905.30 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 394,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,348.68/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.72

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