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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 913.36 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 913.36 and 438.08 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 913.36 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/913.36 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 913.36 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 400,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,126.76/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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