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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 1,014.50 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 1,014.50 and 306.54 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 1,014.50 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/1,014.50 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 1,014.50 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 310,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,984.83/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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