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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.11, 909.96 and 438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.11, 909.96 and 438.37 is: 605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.11 : 909.96 = 438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.11/909.96 = 438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.11x = 909.96 × 438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.11x = 398,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,899.17/659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.21

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