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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.71, 905.99 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.71, 905.99 and 435.78 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.71 : 905.99 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.71/905.99 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.71x = 905.99 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.71x = 394,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,810.14/656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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