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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.65, 906.33 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.65, 906.33 and 435.61 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.65 : 906.33 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.65/906.33 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.65x = 906.33 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.65x = 394,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,806.41/656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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