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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 987.88 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 987.88 and 440.76 is: 659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 987.88 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/987.88 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 987.88 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 435,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,420.46/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.77

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