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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.45, 908.90 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.45, 908.90 and 438.01 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.45 : 908.90 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.45/908.90 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.45x = 908.90 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.45x = 398,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,107.29/659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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