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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 1,007.48 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 1,007.48 and 209.55 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 1,007.48 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/1,007.48 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 1,007.48 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 211,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,116.39/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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