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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.70, 1,006.83 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.70, 1,006.83 and 286.50 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.70 : 1,006.83 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.70/1,006.83 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.70x = 1,006.83 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.70x = 288,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,456.80/671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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