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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.07, 1,006.28 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.07, 1,006.28 and 208.90 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.07 : 1,006.28 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.07/1,006.28 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.07x = 1,006.28 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.07x = 210,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,207.82/671.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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