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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 913.56 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 913.56 and 438 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 913.56 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/913.56 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 913.56 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 400,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,139.28/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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