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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.65, 907.71 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.65, 907.71 and 436.61 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.65 : 907.71 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.65/907.71 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.65x = 907.71 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.65x = 396,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,315.26/657.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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