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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 1,014.54 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 1,014.54 and 214.07 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 1,014.54 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/1,014.54 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 1,014.54 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 217,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,181.21/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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