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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 1,014.47 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 1,014.47 and 213.92 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 1,014.47 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/1,014.47 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 1,014.47 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 217,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,015.42/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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