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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.03, 906.09 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.03, 906.09 and 432.75 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.03 : 906.09 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.03/906.09 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.03x = 906.09 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.03x = 392,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,110.45/657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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