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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.03, 1,008.04 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.03, 1,008.04 and 209.79 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.03 : 1,008.04 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.03/1,008.04 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.03x = 1,008.04 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.03x = 211,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,471.67/672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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