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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.61, 1,007.51 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.61, 1,007.51 and 209.30 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.61 : 1,007.51 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.61/1,007.51 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.61x = 1,007.51 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.61x = 210,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,873.32/671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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