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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 1,014.39 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 1,014.39 and 214.09 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 1,014.39 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/1,014.39 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 1,014.39 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 217,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,168.22/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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