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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 1,006.44 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 1,006.44 and 281.51 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 1,006.44 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/1,006.44 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 1,006.44 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 283,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,325.44/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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