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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,007.44 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,007.44 and 286.64 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,007.44 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,007.44 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,007.44 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 288,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,772.60/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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