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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,007.62 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,007.62 and 209.34 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,007.62 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,007.62 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,007.62 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 210,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,935.17/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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