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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 906.90 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 906.90 and 436.16 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 906.90 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/906.90 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 906.90 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 395,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,548.97/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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