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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 1,006.20 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 1,006.20 and 285.84 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 1,006.20 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/1,006.20 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 1,006.20 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 287,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,612.21/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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