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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.97, 1,439.37 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.97, 1,439.37 and 440.49 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.97 : 1,439.37 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.97/1,439.37 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.97x = 1,439.37 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.97x = 634,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,028.09/959.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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