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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,006.26 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,006.26 and 440.28 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,006.26 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,006.26 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,006.26 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 443,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,036.15/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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