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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,005.48 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,005.48 and 440.49 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,005.48 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,005.48 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,005.48 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 442,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,903.89/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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