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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.82, 910.44 and 439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.82, 910.44 and 439.09 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.82 : 910.44 = 439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.82/910.44 = 439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.82x = 910.44 × 439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.82x = 399,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,765.10/659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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