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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,010.95 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,010.95 and 211.80 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,010.95 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,010.95 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,010.95 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 214,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,119.21/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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