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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.30, 1,005.09 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.30, 1,005.09 and 207.88 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.30 : 1,005.09 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.30/1,005.09 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.30x = 1,005.09 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.30x = 208,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,938.11/670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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