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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006, 1,509.28 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006, 1,509.28 and 428.96 is: 643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006 : 1,509.28 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006/1,509.28 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006x = 1,509.28 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006x = 647,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,420.75/1,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.56

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