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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 1,005.41 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 1,005.41 and 440.44 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 1,005.41 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/1,005.41 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 1,005.41 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 442,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,821.37/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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