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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 1,005.70 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 1,005.70 and 440.81 is: 661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 1,005.70 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/1,005.70 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 1,005.70 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 443,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,322.62/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.22

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