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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.99, 1,008 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.99, 1,008 and 209.84 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.99 : 1,008 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.99/1,008 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.99x = 1,008 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.99x = 211,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,518.72/671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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