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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.59, 1,007.28 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.59, 1,007.28 and 184.68 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.59 : 1,007.28 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.59/1,007.28 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.59x = 1,007.28 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.59x = 186,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,024.47/671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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