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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.04, 1,440.18 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.04, 1,440.18 and 440.20 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.04 : 1,440.18 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.04/1,440.18 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.04x = 1,440.18 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.04x = 633,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,967.24/960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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