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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.05, 1,014.53 and 305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.05, 1,014.53 and 305.95 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.05 : 1,014.53 = 305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.05/1,014.53 = 305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.05x = 1,014.53 × 305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.05x = 310,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,396.14/676.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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