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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,006.83 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,006.83 and 208.94 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,006.83 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,006.83 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,006.83 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 210,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,362.03/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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