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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 1,009.47 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 1,009.47 and 210.69 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 1,009.47 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/1,009.47 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 1,009.47 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 212,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,685.23/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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