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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,006.75 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,006.75 and 281.30 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,006.75 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,006.75 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,006.75 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 283,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,198.78/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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