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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.56, 906.84 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.56, 906.84 and 436.76 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.56 : 906.84 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.56/906.84 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.56x = 906.84 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.56x = 396,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,071.44/657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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