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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 910.88 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 910.88 and 438.96 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 910.88 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/910.88 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 910.88 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 399,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,839.88/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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