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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.96, 1,006.12 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.96, 1,006.12 and 286 is: 428.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.96 : 1,006.12 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.96/1,006.12 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.96x = 1,006.12 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.96x = 287,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,750.32/670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.86

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