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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,009.85 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,009.85 and 210.83 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,009.85 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,009.85 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,009.85 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 212,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,900.57/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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