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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 907.86 and 436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 907.86 and 436.81 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 907.86 = 436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/907.86 = 436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 907.86 × 436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 396,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,562.33/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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