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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.08, 1,004.22 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.08, 1,004.22 and 438.87 is: 657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.08 : 1,004.22 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.08/1,004.22 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.08x = 1,004.22 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.08x = 440,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,722.03/670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.72

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