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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.89, 990.17 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.89, 990.17 and 440.68 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.89 : 990.17 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.89/990.17 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.89x = 990.17 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.89x = 436,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,346.74/659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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