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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.06, 1,004.28 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.06, 1,004.28 and 284.50 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.06 : 1,004.28 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.06/1,004.28 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.06x = 1,004.28 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.06x = 285,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,717.66/670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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