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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 916.12 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 916.12 and 440.08 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 916.12 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/916.12 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 916.12 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 403,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,166.09/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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