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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 911.32 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 911.32 and 439.52 is: 606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 911.32 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/911.32 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 911.32 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 400,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,543.37/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.40

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