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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 1,004.64 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 1,004.64 and 439.08 is: 657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 1,004.64 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/1,004.64 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 1,004.64 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 441,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,117.33/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.89

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