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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,014.17 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,014.17 and 213.90 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,014.17 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,014.17 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,014.17 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 216,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,929.89/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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