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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.15, 909.43 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.15, 909.43 and 438.14 is: 604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.15 : 909.43 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.15/909.43 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.15x = 909.43 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.15x = 398,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,458.84/659.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.50

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