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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.47, 911.52 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.47, 911.52 and 439.47 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.47 : 911.52 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.47/911.52 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.47x = 911.52 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.47x = 400,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,585.69/660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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