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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 905.85 and 435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 905.85 and 435.34 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 905.85 = 435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/905.85 = 435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 905.85 × 435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 394,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,352.74/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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