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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 1,006.28 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 1,006.28 and 208.64 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 1,006.28 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/1,006.28 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 1,006.28 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 209,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,947.64/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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