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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 910.13 and 438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 910.13 and 438.58 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 910.13 = 438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/910.13 = 438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 910.13 × 438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 399,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,164.82/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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