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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.11, 1,004.78 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.11, 1,004.78 and 207.75 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.11 : 1,004.78 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.11/1,004.78 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.11x = 1,004.78 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.11x = 208,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,743.05/670.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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