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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.75, 1,006.24 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.75, 1,006.24 and 208.49 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.75 : 1,006.24 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.75/1,006.24 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.75x = 1,006.24 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.75x = 209,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,790.98/670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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