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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.35, 1,440.95 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.35, 1,440.95 and 440.55 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.35 : 1,440.95 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.35/1,440.95 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.35x = 1,440.95 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.35x = 634,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,808.32/960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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