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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,007.10 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,007.10 and 286.50 is: 429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,007.10 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,007.10 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,007.10 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 288,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,534.15/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.79

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