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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,005.27 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,005.27 and 285.39 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,005.27 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,005.27 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,005.27 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 286,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,894.01/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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