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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.09, 1,014.53 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.09, 1,014.53 and 286.07 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.09 : 1,014.53 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.09/1,014.53 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.09x = 1,014.53 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.09x = 290,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,225.36/676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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