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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.63, 910.34 and 438.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.63, 910.34 and 438.43 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.63 : 910.34 = 438.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.63/910.34 = 438.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.63x = 910.34 × 438.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.63x = 399,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,120.37/659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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