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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 988.88 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 988.88 and 440.40 is: 659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 988.88 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/988.88 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 988.88 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 435,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,502.75/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.41

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