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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.58, 1,004.97 and 439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.58, 1,004.97 and 439.37 is: 658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.58 : 1,004.97 = 439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.58/1,004.97 = 439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.58x = 1,004.97 × 439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.58x = 441,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,553.67/670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.47

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