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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,006.38 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,006.38 and 440.82 is: 660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,006.38 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,006.38 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,006.38 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 443,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,632.43/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.67

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