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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 906.52 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 906.52 and 435.88 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 906.52 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/906.52 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 906.52 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 395,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,133.94/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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