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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 660.07 and 412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 660.07 and 412.05 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 660.07 = 412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/660.07 = 412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 660.07 × 412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 271,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,985.99/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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