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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 905.87 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 905.87 and 435.56 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 905.87 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/905.87 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 905.87 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 394,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,560.74/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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