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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.09, 1,009.65 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.09, 1,009.65 and 210.85 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.09 : 1,009.65 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.09/1,009.65 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.09x = 1,009.65 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.09x = 212,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,887.46/673.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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