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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,007.00 and 286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,007.00 and 286.25 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,007.00 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,007.00 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,007.00 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 288,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,252.32/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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