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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,008 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,008 and 287.04 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,008 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,008 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,008 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 289,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,336.32/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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