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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.86, 1,005.92 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.86, 1,005.92 and 440.16 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.86 : 1,005.92 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.86/1,005.92 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.86x = 1,005.92 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.86x = 442,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,765.75/671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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