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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 911.86 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 911.86 and 439.83 is: 607.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 911.86 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/911.86 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 911.86 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 401,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,062.28/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.28

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