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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 912.12 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 912.12 and 439.80 is: 607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 912.12 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/912.12 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 912.12 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 401,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,150.38/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.08

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