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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 908.88 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 908.88 and 438.04 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 908.88 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/908.88 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 908.88 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 398,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,125.80/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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