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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,005.96 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,005.96 and 439.53 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,005.96 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,005.96 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,005.96 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 442,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,149.60/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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