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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.18, 1,440.28 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.18, 1,440.28 and 440.16 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.18 : 1,440.28 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.18/1,440.28 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.18x = 1,440.28 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.18x = 633,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,953.64/960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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