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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.38, 909.66 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.38, 909.66 and 438.25 is: 604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.38 : 909.66 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.38/909.66 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.38x = 909.66 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.38x = 398,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,658.50/659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.60

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