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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,006.74 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,006.74 and 286.50 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,006.74 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,006.74 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,006.74 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 288,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,431.01/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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