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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 1,007.66 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 1,007.66 and 440.08 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 1,007.66 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/1,007.66 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 1,007.66 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 443,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,451.01/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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