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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.37, 1,013.75 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.37, 1,013.75 and 290.81 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.37 : 1,013.75 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.37/1,013.75 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.37x = 1,013.75 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.37x = 294,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,810.81/676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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