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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.51, 1,005.95 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.51, 1,005.95 and 208.29 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.51 : 1,005.95 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.51/1,005.95 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.51x = 1,005.95 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.51x = 209,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,529.33/670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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