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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 1,008.04 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 1,008.04 and 287.19 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 1,008.04 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/1,008.04 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 1,008.04 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 289,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,499.01/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

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