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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 1,009.50 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 1,009.50 and 217 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 1,009.50 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/1,009.50 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 1,009.50 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 219,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,061.50/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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