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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.67, 1,005.60 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.67, 1,005.60 and 439.28 is: 658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.67 : 1,005.60 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.67/1,005.60 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.67x = 1,005.60 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.67x = 441,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,739.97/670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.65

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