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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,007.64 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,007.64 and 209.48 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,007.64 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,007.64 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,007.64 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 211,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,080.43/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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