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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 910.54 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 910.54 and 437.84 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 910.54 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/910.54 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 910.54 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 398,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,670.83/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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