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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.86, 1,010.12 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.86, 1,010.12 and 440.94 is: 661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.86 : 1,010.12 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.86/1,010.12 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.86x = 1,010.12 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.86x = 445,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,406.38/672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.96

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