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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.14, 1,006.71 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.14, 1,006.71 and 286.66 is: 429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.14 : 1,006.71 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.14/1,006.71 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.14x = 1,006.71 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.14x = 288,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,583.49/671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.99

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