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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 1,014.56 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 1,014.56 and 214.12 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 1,014.56 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/1,014.56 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 1,014.56 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 217,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,237.59/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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