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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 914.58 and 438.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 914.58 and 438.83 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 914.58 = 438.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/914.58 = 438.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 914.58 × 438.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 401,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,340.57/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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