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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.97, 1,008.18 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.97, 1,008.18 and 282.15 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.97 : 1,008.18 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.97/1,008.18 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.97x = 1,008.18 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.97x = 284,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,457.99/671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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