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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 910.01 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 910.01 and 438.20 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 910.01 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/910.01 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 910.01 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 398,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,759.64/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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