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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 909.72 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 909.72 and 435.61 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 909.72 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/909.72 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 909.72 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 396,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,283.13/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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