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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 910.26 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 910.26 and 439.32 is: 606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 910.26 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/910.26 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 910.26 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 399,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,895.42/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.23

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