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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,006.44 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,006.44 and 281.26 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,006.44 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,006.44 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,006.44 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 283,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,071.31/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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