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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 906.33 and 435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 906.33 and 435.86 is: 601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 906.33 = 435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/906.33 = 435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 906.33 × 435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 395,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,032.99/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.30

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