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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,014.43 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,014.43 and 291.50 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,014.43 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,014.43 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,014.43 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 295,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,704.89/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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