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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.45, 1,014.73 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.45, 1,014.73 and 286.54 is: 429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.45 : 1,014.73 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.45/1,014.73 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.45x = 1,014.73 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.45x = 290,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,757.48/676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.83

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