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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 912.26 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 912.26 and 439.92 is: 607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 912.26 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/912.26 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 912.26 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 401,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,321.42/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.18

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