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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 1,014.09 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 1,014.09 and 265.89 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 1,014.09 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/1,014.09 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 1,014.09 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 269,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,635.06/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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