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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 1,005.96 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 1,005.96 and 286.16 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 1,005.96 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/1,005.96 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 1,005.96 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 287,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,865.51/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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