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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,006.11 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,006.11 and 208.59 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,006.11 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,006.11 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,006.11 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 209,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,864.48/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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