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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.06, 912.63 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.06, 912.63 and 440.38 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.06 : 912.63 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.06/912.63 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.06x = 912.63 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.06x = 401,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,904.00/661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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