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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,014.23 and 213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,014.23 and 213.83 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,014.23 = 213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,014.23 = 213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,014.23 × 213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 216,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,872.80/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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