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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.11, 912.39 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.11, 912.39 and 440.44 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.11 : 912.39 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.11/912.39 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.11x = 912.39 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.11x = 401,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,850.36/661.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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