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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 1,013.19 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 1,013.19 and 285.88 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,013.19 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,013.19 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,013.19 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 289,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,650.76/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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