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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.36, 1,014.70 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.36, 1,014.70 and 402.14 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.36 : 1,014.70 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.36/1,014.70 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.36x = 1,014.70 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.36x = 408,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,051.46/676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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