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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 1,007.27 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 1,007.27 and 209.27 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 1,007.27 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/1,007.27 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 1,007.27 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 210,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,793.65/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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