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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.41, 1,004.11 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.41, 1,004.11 and 439.75 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.41 : 1,004.11 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.41/1,004.11 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.41x = 1,004.11 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.41x = 441,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,550.15/669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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