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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.70, 1,007.55 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.70, 1,007.55 and 287.70 is: 431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.70 : 1,007.55 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.70/1,007.55 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.70x = 1,007.55 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.70x = 289,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,872.14/671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.55

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