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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 910.80 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 910.80 and 439.20 is: 605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 910.80 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/910.80 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 910.80 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 400,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,023.36/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.44

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