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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 917.66 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 917.66 and 438.05 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 917.66 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/917.66 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 917.66 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 401,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,984.35/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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