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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.62, 1,006.02 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.62, 1,006.02 and 208.44 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.62 : 1,006.02 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.62/1,006.02 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.62x = 1,006.02 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.62x = 209,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,694.81/670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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