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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.07, 905.79 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.07, 905.79 and 435.64 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.07 : 905.79 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.07/905.79 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.07x = 905.79 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.07x = 394,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,598.36/657.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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