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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.89, 912.06 and 439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.89, 912.06 and 439.70 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.89 : 912.06 = 439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.89/912.06 = 439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.89x = 912.06 × 439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.89x = 401,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,028.22/660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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