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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 1,006.88 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 1,006.88 and 209.10 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 1,006.88 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/1,006.88 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 1,006.88 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 210,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,537.56/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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