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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,006.75 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,006.75 and 440.16 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,006.75 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,006.75 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,006.75 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 443,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,131.08/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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