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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,006.91 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,006.91 and 209.17 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,006.91 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,006.91 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,006.91 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 210,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,616.36/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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