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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.70, 1,010.52 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.70, 1,010.52 and 211.48 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.70 : 1,010.52 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.70/1,010.52 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.70x = 1,010.52 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.70x = 213,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,702.24/673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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