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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,007.19 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,007.19 and 202.95 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,007.19 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,007.19 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,007.19 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 204,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,409.21/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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