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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.09, 1,014.06 and 213.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.09, 1,014.06 and 213.85 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.09 : 1,014.06 = 213.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.09/1,014.06 = 213.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.09x = 1,014.06 × 213.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.09x = 216,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,856.73/676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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