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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.43, 1,014.44 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.43, 1,014.44 and 265.46 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.43 : 1,014.44 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.43/1,014.44 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.43x = 1,014.44 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.43x = 269,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,286.84/676.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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