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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 912.84 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.48, 912.84 and 440.60 is: 608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.48 : 912.84 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.48/912.84 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.48x = 912.84 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.48x = 402,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,197.30/661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.03

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