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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,007.72 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,007.72 and 440.28 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,007.72 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,007.72 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,007.72 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 443,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,678.96/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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