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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 1,009.04 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 1,009.04 and 440.76 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 1,009.04 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/1,009.04 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 1,009.04 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 444,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,742.27/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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