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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.65, 1,009.01 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.65, 1,009.01 and 210.44 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.65 : 1,009.01 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.65/1,009.01 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.65x = 1,009.01 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.65x = 212,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,330.83/672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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