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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.51, 1,005.93 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.51, 1,005.93 and 208.35 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.51 : 1,005.93 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.51/1,005.93 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.51x = 1,005.93 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.51x = 209,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,584.73/670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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