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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.62, 1,011.20 and 440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.62, 1,011.20 and 440.43 is: 660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.62 : 1,011.20 = 440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.62/1,011.20 = 440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.62x = 1,011.20 × 440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.62x = 445,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,362.82/674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.17

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