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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 906.86 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 906.86 and 440.02 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 906.86 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/906.86 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 906.86 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 399,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,038.42/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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