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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.59, 907.43 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.59, 907.43 and 436.59 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.59 : 907.43 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.59/907.43 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.59x = 907.43 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.59x = 396,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,172.68/657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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