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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,010.77 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,010.77 and 211.66 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,010.77 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,010.77 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,010.77 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 213,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,936.52/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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