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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 659.37 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 659.37 and 424.37 is: 637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 659.37 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/659.37 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 659.37 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 279,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,813.55/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.47

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