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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 1,014.32 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 1,014.32 and 213.92 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 1,014.32 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/1,014.32 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 1,014.32 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 216,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,983.33/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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