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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,006.36 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,006.36 and 208.71 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,006.36 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,006.36 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,006.36 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 210,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,036.87/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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