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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.18, 1,439.04 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.18, 1,439.04 and 440.46 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.18 : 1,439.04 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.18/1,439.04 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.18x = 1,439.04 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.18x = 633,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,839.56/960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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