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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 1,004.62 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 1,004.62 and 207.66 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,004.62 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,004.62 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,004.62 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 208,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,619.39/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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