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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.05, 914.41 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.05, 914.41 and 440.61 is: 608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.05 : 914.41 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.05/914.41 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.05x = 914.41 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.05x = 402,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,898.19/662.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.56

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