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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.35, 1,014.62 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.35, 1,014.62 and 214.02 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.35 : 1,014.62 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.35/1,014.62 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.35x = 1,014.62 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.35x = 217,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,145.90/676.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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