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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 1,004.73 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 1,004.73 and 438.27 is: 656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 1,004.73 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/1,004.73 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 1,004.73 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 440,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,343.02/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.00

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