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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,014.37 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,014.37 and 387.47 is: 581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,014.37 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,014.37 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,014.37 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 393,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,039.51/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.39

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