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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.30, 913.37 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.30, 913.37 and 439.86 is: 607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.30 : 913.37 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.30/913.37 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.30x = 913.37 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.30x = 401,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,751.46/661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.52

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