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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 909.63 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 909.63 and 435.56 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 909.63 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/909.63 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 909.63 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 396,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,193.89/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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