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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.43, 1,008.83 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.43, 1,008.83 and 210.27 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.43 : 1,008.83 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.43/1,008.83 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.43x = 1,008.83 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.43x = 212,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,127.56/672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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