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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,010.97 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,010.97 and 211.69 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,010.97 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,010.97 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,010.97 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 214,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,012.24/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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