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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,006.06 and 285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,006.06 and 285.69 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,006.06 = 285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,006.06 = 285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,006.06 × 285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 287,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,421.28/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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