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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 1,003.35 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 1,003.35 and 439.25 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 1,003.35 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/1,003.35 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 1,003.35 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 440,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,718.12/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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