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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 910.15 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 910.15 and 435.93 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 910.15 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/910.15 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 910.15 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 396,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,754.96/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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