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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 1,014 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 1,014 and 546.45 is: 819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 1,014 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/1,014 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 1,014 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 554,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,100.30/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.32

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