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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.08, 1,004.94 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.08, 1,004.94 and 207.72 is: 311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.08 : 1,004.94 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.08/1,004.94 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.08x = 1,004.94 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.08x = 208,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,746.14/670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.52

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