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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 1,014.06 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 1,014.06 and 213.86 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 1,014.06 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/1,014.06 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 1,014.06 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 216,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,866.87/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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