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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.67, 1,004.10 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.67, 1,004.10 and 438.28 is: 657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.67 : 1,004.10 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.67/1,004.10 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.67x = 1,004.10 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.67x = 440,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,076.95/669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.15

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