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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 910.08 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 910.08 and 440.60 is: 659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 910.08 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/910.08 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 910.08 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 400,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,981.25/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.42

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