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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 916.79 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 916.79 and 440.21 is: 607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 916.79 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/916.79 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 916.79 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 403,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,580.13/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.60

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