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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,010.51 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,010.51 and 211.49 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,010.51 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,010.51 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,010.51 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 213,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,712.76/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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