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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.24, 907.08 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.24, 907.08 and 436.44 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.24 : 907.08 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.24/907.08 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.24x = 907.08 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.24x = 395,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,886.00/657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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