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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 1,005.27 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 1,005.27 and 439.64 is: 658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 1,005.27 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/1,005.27 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 1,005.27 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 441,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,951.88/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.16

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