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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 907.38 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 907.38 and 436.01 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 907.38 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/907.38 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 907.38 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 395,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,622.22/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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