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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.75, 1,006.03 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.75, 1,006.03 and 208.44 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.75 : 1,006.03 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.75/1,006.03 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.75x = 1,006.03 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.75x = 209,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697.15/670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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