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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,008 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,008 and 440.94 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,008 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,008 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,008 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 444,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,467.52/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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