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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.85, 907.68 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.85, 907.68 and 436.64 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.85 : 907.68 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.85/907.68 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.85x = 907.68 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.85x = 396,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,330.37/657.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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