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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,009.70 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,009.70 and 439.43 is: 658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,009.70 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,009.70 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,009.70 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 443,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,686.87/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.66

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