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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,010.82 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,010.82 and 217.88 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,010.82 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,010.82 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,010.82 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 220,232.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,232.41/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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