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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.39, 1,005.59 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.39, 1,005.59 and 208.17 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.39 : 1,005.59 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.39/1,005.59 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.39x = 1,005.59 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.39x = 209,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,334.19/670.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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