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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.44, 1,006.20 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.44, 1,006.20 and 382.28 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.44 : 1,006.20 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.44/1,006.20 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.44x = 1,006.20 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.44x = 384,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,650.14/671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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