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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.70, 912 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.70, 912 and 440.26 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.70 : 912 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.70/912 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.70x = 912 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.70x = 401,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,517.12/661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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