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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.16, 1,012.88 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.16, 1,012.88 and 285.16 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.16 : 1,012.88 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.16/1,012.88 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.16x = 1,012.88 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.16x = 288,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,832.21/675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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