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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 912.62 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 912.62 and 440.22 is: 607.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 912.62 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/912.62 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 912.62 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 401,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,751.38/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.28

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