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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.63, 1,440.40 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.63, 1,440.40 and 440.34 is: 660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.63 : 1,440.40 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.63/1,440.40 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.63x = 1,440.40 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.63x = 634,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,265.74/960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.26

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