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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.36, 913.08 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.36, 913.08 and 440.50 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.36 : 913.08 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.36/913.08 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.36x = 913.08 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.36x = 402,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,211.74/661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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