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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 1,006.14 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 1,006.14 and 208.46 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 1,006.14 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/1,006.14 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 1,006.14 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 209,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,739.94/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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