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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 911.25 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 911.25 and 439.20 is: 606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 911.25 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/911.25 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 911.25 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 400,221
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,221/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.40

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