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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 911.50 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 911.50 and 439.40 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 911.50 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/911.50 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 911.50 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 400,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,513.10/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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