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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.63, 907.18 and 436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.63, 907.18 and 436.63 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.63 : 907.18 = 436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.63/907.18 = 436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.63x = 907.18 × 436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.63x = 396,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,102.00/657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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