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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,004.70 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,004.70 and 207.63 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,004.70 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,004.70 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,004.70 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 208,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,605.86/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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