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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 891.28 and 438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 891.28 and 438.90 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 891.28 = 438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/891.28 = 438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 891.28 × 438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 391,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,182.79/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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