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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 1,006.58 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 1,006.58 and 281.50 is: 421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 1,006.58 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/1,006.58 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 1,006.58 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 283,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,350.46/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.82

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