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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 907.11 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 907.11 and 436.22 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 907.11 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/907.11 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 907.11 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 395,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,699.52/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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