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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 1,005.98 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 1,005.98 and 285.48 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 1,005.98 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/1,005.98 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 1,005.98 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 287,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,187.17/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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