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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.26, 966.20 and 440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.26, 966.20 and 440.14 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.26 : 966.20 = 440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.26/966.20 = 440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.26x = 966.20 × 440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.26x = 425,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,263.27/644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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