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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 910.83 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 910.83 and 439.05 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 910.83 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/910.83 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 910.83 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 399,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,899.91/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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