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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 913.44 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 913.44 and 438.20 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 913.44 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/913.44 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 913.44 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 400,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,269.41/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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