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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.77, 1,006.16 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.77, 1,006.16 and 208.54 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.77 : 1,006.16 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.77/1,006.16 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.77x = 1,006.16 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.77x = 209,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,824.61/670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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