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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 1,014.66 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 1,014.66 and 214.26 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 1,014.66 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/1,014.66 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 1,014.66 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 217,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,401.05/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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