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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 911.20 and 439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 911.20 and 439.06 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 911.20 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/911.20 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 911.20 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 400,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,071.47/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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