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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.88, 1,006.74 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.88, 1,006.74 and 286.13 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.88 : 1,006.74 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.88/1,006.74 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.88x = 1,006.74 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.88x = 288,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,053.48/670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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