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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,007.37 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,007.37 and 209.32 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,007.37 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,007.37 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,007.37 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 210,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,862.69/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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