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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.60 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.60 and 285.44 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.60 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.60 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.60 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 287,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,038.46/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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