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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.17, 907.14 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.17, 907.14 and 436.20 is: 602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.17 : 907.14 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.17/907.14 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.17x = 907.14 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.17x = 395,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,694.47/657.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.12

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