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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 912.76 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 912.76 and 440.60 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 912.76 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/912.76 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 912.76 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 402,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,162.06/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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