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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.94, 907.34 and 435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.94, 907.34 and 435.50 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.94 : 907.34 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.94/907.34 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.94x = 907.34 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.94x = 395,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,139.86/656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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