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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 911.49 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 911.49 and 439.78 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 911.49 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/911.49 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 911.49 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 400,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,855.07/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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