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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 914.58 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 914.58 and 440.73 is: 608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 914.58 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/914.58 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 914.58 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 403,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,082.84/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.73

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