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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.45, 910.35 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.45, 910.35 and 438.76 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.45 : 910.35 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.45/910.35 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.45x = 910.35 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.45x = 399,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,425.17/659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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