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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.92, 1,014.47 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.92, 1,014.47 and 286.19 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.92 : 1,014.47 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.92/1,014.47 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.92x = 1,014.47 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.92x = 290,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,329.54/675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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