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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,004.84 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,004.84 and 284.88 is: 426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,004.84 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,004.84 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,004.84 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 286,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,258.82/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.97

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