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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 1,007.46 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 1,007.46 and 287.15 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 1,007.46 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/1,007.46 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 1,007.46 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 289,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,287.10/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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