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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 1,007.48 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 1,007.48 and 209.46 is: 314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 1,007.48 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/1,007.48 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 1,007.48 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 211,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,021.72/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.14

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