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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 1,014.32 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 1,014.32 and 399.06 is: 598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 1,014.32 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/1,014.32 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 1,014.32 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 404,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,775.54/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.41

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