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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 913.08 and 440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 913.08 and 440.42 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 913.08 = 440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/913.08 = 440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 913.08 × 440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 402,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,134.13/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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