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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 913.79 and 440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 913.79 and 440.95 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 913.79 = 440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/913.79 = 440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 913.79 × 440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 402,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,928.93/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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