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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.41, 1,014.56 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.41, 1,014.56 and 286.24 is: 429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.41 : 1,014.56 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.41/1,014.56 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.41x = 1,014.56 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.41x = 290,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,407.65/676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.34

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