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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 911.51 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 911.51 and 439.58 is: 606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 911.51 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/911.51 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 911.51 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 400,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,681.57/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.94

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