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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 909.03 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 909.03 and 435.11 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 909.03 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/909.03 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 909.03 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 395,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,525.87/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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