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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 913.33 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 913.33 and 440.61 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 913.33 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/913.33 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 913.33 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 402,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,419.46/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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