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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.96, 1,006.46 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.96, 1,006.46 and 441.32 is: 661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.96 : 1,006.46 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.96/1,006.46 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.96x = 1,006.46 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.96x = 444,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,170.93/670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.99

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