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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 1,006.14 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 1,006.14 and 440.08 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 1,006.14 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/1,006.14 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 1,006.14 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 442,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,782.09/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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