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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 913.50 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 913.50 and 440.88 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 913.50 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/913.50 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 913.50 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 402,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,743.88/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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