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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.25, 1,003.25 and 437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.25, 1,003.25 and 437.27 is: 654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.25 : 1,003.25 = 437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.25/1,003.25 = 437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.25x = 1,003.25 × 437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.25x = 438,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,691.13/670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.52

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