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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.93, 1,006.28 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.93, 1,006.28 and 382.49 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.93 : 1,006.28 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.93/1,006.28 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.93x = 1,006.28 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.93x = 384,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,890.12/671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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