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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.54, 910.40 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.54, 910.40 and 438.55 is: 605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.54 : 910.40 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.54/910.40 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.54x = 910.40 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.54x = 399,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,251.45/659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.35

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