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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.68 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.68 and 398.93 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.68 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.68 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.68 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 404,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,779.22/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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