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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 1,014.72 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 1,014.72 and 189.49 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 1,014.72 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/1,014.72 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 1,014.72 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 192,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,273.27/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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