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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.30, 910.31 and 438.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.30, 910.31 and 438.71 is: 605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.30 : 910.31 = 438.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.30/910.31 = 438.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.30x = 910.31 × 438.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.30x = 399,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,355.36/659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.73

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