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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.65, 1,009.04 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.65, 1,009.04 and 210.41 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.65 : 1,009.04 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.65/1,009.04 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.65x = 1,009.04 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.65x = 212,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,315.16/672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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